Description
Often referred to as bunching onions, these Canada No. 1 Multiplier Onion Sets are a favourite for their incredibly easy culture and reliable yield. Each single set, once planted, produces a tight, clean cluster of 4-8 long-stem green onions, all possessing a wonderfully mild flavour. These onions are a hardy and productive.
Quick Set Details
- Type: Canada No. 1 Sets (Bulbs)
- Fruit: Tight clusters of 4-8 mild-tasting green onions per set
- Features: Excellent flavour; high yield; self-multiplying for continuous harvest.
Nutritional Information
Multiplier onions are a healthy addition to your diet. They are an excellent source of Vitamin K and Vitamin C, providing a health boost with every meal. They also contain ample Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and Folate.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Plant the sets in early spring in a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Push the set into the soil, root end down, so the tip is just buried, about 2-4 cm deep.
- Care: For green onions, plant the sets 2-4 cm apart. For larger bulbs, plant them 10-15 cm apart. Weed diligently and keep the soil moist. Applying a high-nitrogen fertilizer as the leaves grow will promote greater size.
- Harvesting: The green tops can be snipped off and used like chives, or you can pull an entire cluster to use as a fresh green onion. If harvesting the bulbs, wait until the tops yellow and fall over.
- Germination: Since these are bulbs (sets) and not seeds, they will sprout quickly once planted in the warming soil.
Why Multiplier Onion Sets belong in Your Garden
These are the easiest and most sustainable onions you can grow. Their outstanding hardiness and reliable yield of mild-flavoured green onions will reward you with fresh produce for several months.
Should You Buy Onion Seeds or Sets? Learn more here. We also offer garlic bulbs and gladiolus bulbs for spring planting.
